As Keith and Jacob were on the run from Daddy, Kara and Simon attempted to hit them with snowballs which actually became a fun game of making "holes" in Miss Jody's yard. This is our single neighbor whose yard is still untouched by kiddo or doggie feet. It reminded me of pictures I had taken a few months ago of Dakota and Kara and Simon throwing rocks into the creek (same concept - endless entertainment)!!


We came inside to warm up with hot cocoa (but had cider instead). Simon sat at the table SO cute, saying "hot toto, too hot". He also copied everyone else singing a hot cocoa song Keith had learned in 2nd grade. "I want a hot cup of cocoa to warm me up from head to toe . . ." Sing along! Or better yet, come over and have a cup!!

A fort is also on the list of things to build in the front yard. We tested it out a bit. Who threw a snowball at the 2 yr old's head, JACOB??? (his defense - he did throw one at me first :) Simon didn't mind, but it was a little cold on his neck :). After throwing snowballs at Daddy (who was behind the kitchen window), Keith and Jacob had to run down the street as Daddy came out for the attack. He and Kara and Simon hid behind the bushes to get them on their way back down the street :)!

We finally got enough "sticky" snow to really play good! Thanks Brackbills for the snowman kit :)! We had to share it between two, so we added a few of our own touches. Last night Kara told us she couldn't go to sleep without a sister :). So, we told her the "girly" snowman was her new sister, but she couldn't come in to sleep with her. She thought that was funny! She was glad the bigger snowman, "Uncle Scott" was out there to protect her sister.